For Facebook and Conservatives, a Collegial Meeting in Silicon Valley

For Facebook and Conservatives, a Collegial Meeting in Silicon Valley

5/26/2016

link

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/19/business/for-facebook-and-conservatives-a-collegial-meeting-in-silicon-valley.html

summary

This New York Times article discusses a meeting held between Facebook executives and a group of conservative leaders in Silicon Valley. The meeting was aimed at addressing concerns that Facebook's trending news section was biased against conservative news sources. The article explores the details of the meeting, including the discussions on specific instances of alleged bias and the steps Facebook took to address the issue. It also highlights the larger debate surrounding the role of social media platforms in shaping public opinion and the challenges they face in maintaining neutrality and transparency. Overall, the article provides insights into the relationship between Facebook and conservative leaders, as well as the efforts made to address concerns of bias.

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